About the role#
This position offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an operating room environment. You will work under the supervision of surgical technologists and registered nurses to support daily operations and patient care.
What you'll do#
- Assist with room turnovers, terminal cleaning, and patient transport.
- Run for blood and other necessary supplies.
- Shadow in Central Sterile to learn decontamination, scope processing, tray organization, and sterilization.
- Learn to pick cases and check them before opening.
- Pair with an experienced surgical tech to perform second scrub duties, such as holding retractors or cameras.
- Learn to set up operating rooms, patient tables, and equipment.
- Open sterile packs and instrument trays under direct supervision.
- Perform surgical scrubs, gowning, and gloving.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Completion of all program prerequisites.
- A letter from your program director confirming you are in good standing.
- A letter of recommendation, preferably from the healthcare field.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Employment type: Per diem (PRN).
- Hours: Maximum 29 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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